Who We Are

For individuals or groups that seek to embark on a new journey, Kultura Kamp is the pioneer travel and tour service that delivers an immersive experience. Grounded in the values of kapatiran and cultural relativism, the company allows participants to learn and foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the different Filipino indigenous cultures.

What We Do

Kultura Kamp puts together the value of kapatiran with avenues for learning that educates the participants and, at the same time, empowers indigenous people through their role of educators of their culture.

Vision

To empower Filipino indigenous people to embrace, celebrate and preserve their culture and identity by providing an avenue for urban dwellers to experience, understand and appreciate their culture and way of life.

Mission

EMBARK. Our camps are about immersing oneself in the lives and culture of the indigenous groups of the Philippines. It is about experiencing their culture and way of life with your own five senses.

EMBRACE. Through having a glimpse of who they are and having all these observations to ponder on, we hope to foster among our participants a sense of kinship with our indigenous brothers and sisters that allows one to understand, accept, and develop deep respect for their culture and way of life. We call this, the value of Kapatiran.

EMPOWER. In the end, through our short camps, we hope to empower our indigenous people to embrace their own identity as they become teachers of their own culture. We hope to empower our participants to have a more open disposition allowing them to be able to understand and respect those who have a different way of life from their own. And all this, is ultimately, geared towards our fight against cultural discrimination.

Manabayukan

For those ready for a simple adventure, the Manabayukan area is located by a riverside, a walk away through a scenic flatland route, with the mountains in view. Campers can easily appreciate the natural beauty of this location, not to mention the opportunity to swim in the river. Relax as you lie on the riverbed and the current hits you, washing coolly over your back! At the bonfire at night, campers can share stories and dance with the people of Manabayukan, who are a resourceful and cheerful folk.

For the adventurer looking for a different kind of camping experience can leap right into the warm and welcoming environment of Manabayukan!

Packages:

2D/1N at Php 4,600

Includes:

Bus transportation: Manila – Capas | Capas – Manila

Jeep transportation: Capas – Patling | Patling – Capas

4×4 Transportation: Patling – Manabayukan

Gariton (a cart pulled by a carabao): Manabayukan – Patling

Lodging

Meals

Kultura Kamp Facilitators

Registration Fees

Pre-Camp Orientation and Preparations

Introduction to Sambal words (MP3)

Camp Journal and Worksheets

Kultura Kamp T-shirt

List of Activities

Day 1:

4×4 Journey Into the Lahar (4×4 ride and discussion of history of Tarlac)

Alunan

Set in higher lands, the Sitio Alunan can be reached with via a 4×4 ride up a breezy track, surrounded by the mountains. Campers will be rewarded with a great, scenic view of the surrounding landscapes, where verdant hills roll every which way, and the beautiful mountains rise against the sky. The campers in Sitio Alunan will be shown the ways of the tribal community living there, and maybe even learn how to properly start a fire with only the wood lying about, and using it to cook their own brand of suman. By the light of the fire at night, share stories and riddles with the people, who are very fond of brainteasers and puzzles. The stars come out at night in Alunan, numerous and much brighter than they ever might in the city.

This is for those who are itching to push themselves to greater heights – literally!

Packages:

2D/1N at Php 5,200

Includes:

Bus transportation: Manila – Capas | Capas – Manila

Jeep transportation: Capas – Patling | Patling – Capas

4×4 transportation: Patling – Alunan | Durungawan – Patling

Lodging

Meals

Kultura Kamp Facilitators

Registration Fees

Pre-Camp Orientation and Preparations

Introduction to Sambal words (MP3)

Camp Journal and Worksheets

Kultura Kamp T-shirt

List of Activities

Day 1:

4×4 Journey Into the Lahar (4×4 ride and discussion of history of Tarlac)

Introduction / Orientation

Grounds Exploration and Firewood Gathering

Bamboozle: The Uses of Bamboo

The ways of the Itak: Proper Usage of the Itak

Stargazing & Firefly Watching

Cultural Night (Gabi ng Kultura)

Dororo (Prayer)

Talbeng (Traditional Ritual)

Community Sharing & Presentations

Banana and Kamote Roasting by the Bonfire

Traditional dances

Day 2:

Hike to the Gasak

Breakfast at the Farm

Food Gathering (Using Newly Learned Skills)

Lunch at the Farm

Hike Down and Sightseeing

Debriefing Session

6 Humble Experiences That Didn’t Make It To My Bucket List (But Should’ve)

Before I begin, I just want to make one thing clear: This is not about extravagant life changing travels, wild exciting adventures or once in a lifetime experiences. Instead, this is about the small things things, such as activities that seem too common or potentially even mundane, that I have witnessed or been a part of…

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the process of going on a trip?
Book by clicking “Book Now” on the sidebar! A confirmation e-mail will be sent to you and all pertinent information and documents will be there. Payment should be made no later than 5 days after receiving the confirmation e-mail. Please prepare to submit the waiver form, contract, medical certificate and deposit slip during your orientation.

2. Am I required to attend the orientation?YES. You will be briefed of what exactly will happen in the trip, as well as the things to bring, things to do and things to avoid. This is essential because we are going do not want to disrupt the day to day traditions and way of living of the Aeta communities that we are visiting. Also, the orientation is best place to raise your questions and concerns.

3. What if I can’t make it to the said orientation date?
Please let us know as soon as possible so we can make the necessary arrangements for a make up orientation.

4. Do the trips require intense hiking?
For Manabayukan, no. For Alunan, yes. The hike up to the tribe is quite challenging because it is mostly uphill. You must also be prepared to walk for quite a while, because their farm grounds are far from where the town proper is. It’s pretty exciting!

5. What are the essential things that I need to bring?
Extra clothes and slippers/sandals; bug spray and sanitary spray. Jackets, blankets (it gets really cold after dark!) and flashlights (no electricity) for the night.

6. Where will we be sleeping?
All participants will be assigned to a foster home for the duration of the trip. Think of it as a home away from home!

7. Why do I need to live in a foster home? Why don’t we just camp out using tents?
Both Aeta communities expressed that want to host participants in their homes. As respect to their wishes and culture, participants will be staying in their homes during the duration of the camps.

8. How does TriboCo. Kultura Kamp help these Aeta communities?
For every participant of the camp, a part of their fee goes to the sustainability fund of the community visited. The sustainability fund is used for the sustainability plan customized to fit the nature of each community. These plans are made through continuous consultation and dialogue with the partnering communities thus it remains flexible and non-imposing to ensure the protection of the communities. The plans are expected to grow and become more complicated as it is to progress from, for example, funding the farming seeds and tools needed by the community to hopefully, funding the transportation of the produce that the community harvests to selling points. This is because, the end goal is to make each community sustainable; to enable each community to stand on its own feet. The end goal is for each community to reach the point when they do not need TriboCo. Kultura Kamp, or the help of any NGO in order to survive and thrive anymore.

Contact Us

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Terms & Conditions

Deadline for booking a slot in a camp shall be four (4) days before the date of the camp’s first day.

Booking can be done online via the TriboCo. Kultura Kamp website. Management shall send an email within 24 hours to confirm the first step of the booking.

To confirm the booking, participants shall make a down payment of P1,000 per head, or make the full payment. This payment must be made within four (4) working days after the receipt of the confirmation email.

IF a down payment was made, the participant is given until the Friday preceding the trip to pay the balance. Failure to do so is considered a cancellation of the booking. In the event of a cancellation no refund shall be given. (Please refer to the rules about cancellation of bookings)

Pre-departure

All participants are required to attend the orientation. If a participant cannot make it to the set official orientation scheduled, s/he shall inform the management and set a makeup orientation prior to the first day of the camp. Failure to attend an orientation is considered a cancellation of the

Read the prep kit and take notes during the orientation.

The camp proper starts upon the boarding of the bus bound for the destination from Manila and ends upon the alighting from the bus bound for Manila.

The partner communities shall be considered as the Facilitators of the camp and TriboCo. Kultura Kamp as the Organizer.

Every participant will be assigned a number, which shall be used for logistical purposes especially during events when a count off is needed.

Every participant will be assigned to a TriboCo. Kultura Kamp group leader. Each member is immediately accountable to his or her group leader and vice versa for the duration of the camp.

Participants must inform TriboCo. Kultura Kamp of any concerns they may have that may affect their, and the group’s, safety or wellbeing (example: allergies, phobias, etc.) for the duration of the camp.

The following requirements must be submitted during the orientation or make-up orientation.

Duly accomplished waiver

Medical certificate of Physical wellness

Participants are suggested to pack light. A maximum of 2 bags shall be allowed for 2 day-1 night trips.

Participants should bring enough drinking water for their personal consumption, as well as all personal medications, for the duration of the camp.

On the day of the departure from Manila, participants must be at the designated meeting place at the designated time.

The group will not delay the departure for anyone. Missing the departure time is as good as cancelling your booking. (Please refer to rules about cancellation of bookings)

Dress code

No spaghetti straps or tank tops for females. Simple shirts are suggested.

No short shorts or miniskirts, or anything above the knees for females.

No tank tops for males.

No boxer shorts for males.

Do not bring any jewelry or other valuables.

Dress in solidarity with the community members.

Cancellation of Bookings

To cancel a booking one must send an email to triboco@kulturakamp.com or send a message to 0919 390 6562. Management shall send a reply within 24 hours to acknowledge the cancellation.

On the event that a booking is cancelled four (4) days or more prior to the actual date of departure, no refund will be given but the participant shall be given the option to reschedule to later dates. They shall pay the rescheduling fee of Php 800.00, and any balance remaining if they pick a trip with a higher participant’s fee than the trip they originally booked for.

If the booking is cancelled less than 4 days prior to the actual date of departure, the participant waives the right to reschedule and no refund shall be given.

Cancellation of Trips

In the event that the management of TriboCo. Kultura Kamp has to cancel a trip due to inclement weather or unforeseen events, participants will be informed (via the contact details they provided upon booking).

Participants of the cancelled trip will be given the chance to reschedule to later dates without any rescheduling fees. However, they will have to pay the balance remaining if they wish to join a trip with a higher participant’s fee than the original trip they booked for.

If TriboCo. Kultura Kamp offers no other trips beyond the date of the chosen trip that the participant can choose for rescheduling due to a trip which was cancelled by TriboCo. Management, a full refund will be given.

Travel from Manila to the Destination and Back

Stay close to your group and make sure your group leader can locate you.

The moment the camp starts, no one is allowed to leave the camp without the permission of all the group leaders.

Respect the customs and beliefs of your co-participants, organizers and especially the community you are visiting.

Respect the community’s way of living.

Do not disobey customs and traditions that the community practices.

Be courteous at all times. Be careful not to offend anyone. No use of foul words.

Always ask permission before taking pictures of people or sacred items.

Do not collect anything from the environment or the community in general without the permission of your group leader.

Leave nothing but footprints. No littering and leaving of trash anywhere and anytime for the entire duration of the camp. Bring a trash bag for all your disposables. No one is to leave any form of trash in the community.

Do not bring or consume alcoholic beverages for the entire duration of the camp.

Do not bring or consume illegal drugs and narcotics for the entire duration of the camp.

No smoking at all times for the entire duration of the camp.

No violent or malicious acts against the environment, any participant, organizer, facilitator, member of the community or person the group might encounter during the camp.

No improper physical display of affection towards any participant, organizer, facilitator or member of the community or person the group might encounter during the camp.